P.J. Lewis

He was born March 4, 1945, in Adrian, to Elwyn Francis “Pat” and Mable Elizabeth (Dove) Lewis. P.J. was a 1963 graduate of Adrian High School and was a member of the 1963 American Legion State Baseball Championship Team. He received his associate’s degree from Jackson Community College. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967-69 and was stationed in Korea. On Oct. 28, 1977, he married Suzanne Cook in Lumen Chapel at Siena Heights College in Adrian, and she survives. P.J. was employed at South Central Michigan Works in Adrian.

P.J. was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. His children were his pride and joy, both played sports and he attended all their games faithfully. P.J. also was involved with youth as a Little League coach. P.J. was an avid U-M fan, having ushered basketball games for more than 25 years. He was also a huge Detroit Tigers fan. P.J. enjoyed fishing, golfing, basketball, and deer hunting with his father, son, uncles and friends.

In addition to his wife, Suzanne, he is survived by his mother, Mable of Adrian; one son, Dane Lewis of Adrian; daughter, Erin (Carlos) Claros of California; one brother, Jack (Faye) Lewis of Adrian; one sister, Nancy (Wesley) Dermyer of Adrian; his grandson, Caleb; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

The Funeral Liturgy will be offered at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Father David Hudgins as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the VFW Annis-Fint Post #1584. Visitation will be today, from 2 until 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where a Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Public visitation will also be held on Friday, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, where a Family Prayer Service will be held at 9:45 a.m. followed by the public funeral liturgy at 10 a.m.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church or to Catholic Charities. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.